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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Bieber said it best: ‘never say never’

Karena Ozier, Columnist September 16, 2019

Ever since I was little, I started listing off all of the things I told myself that I would never do. I realize now that maybe Justin Bieber was right. Never say never. One of the many things that I never...

Stop rebooting movies; leave them be

Katelyn Eddington, Columnist September 12, 2019

I was scrolling through Facebook this week and I came across an article about Disney making a live action Fox and the Hound movie. It got me wondering about how many movies have been or are currently...

I’m rooting for the Dodgers: Here’s why

Blake Faith, Sports Reporter September 12, 2019

This week saw a lot of news in the NFL, whether it was the beginning of the season or Antonio Brown. A piece of sports news that was not covered almost at all was in the MLB. The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched...

Opinion: Find your strong passion in life and run with it

Jessica Stewart, Columnist September 10, 2019

Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved dance. When I was little, I started taking dance classes at a little studio in my hometown. It was a lot of fun, and it helped me realize just how much I enjoyed...

Opinion: An apology on behalf of people like me

Adam Tumino, Reporter September 10, 2019

I usually want to keep my columns light and humorous, but occasionally I feel the need to get more serious. This is one of those occasions. In one of my classes recently, we watched portions of a documentary...

Natural beauty is the best kind of beauty

Kate Rehwinkel September 8, 2019

I have recently been told by a guy friend of mine that I could get a boyfriend if I just wore makeup. Anyone who knows me knows that I think makeup should only be used for special occasions, or a night...

Seek counseling for sexual trauma

Andrew Paisley September 8, 2019

The age of 17 was a hard one for me. I had just come out publicly with my sexuality the year prior, I was dealing with distant family members who shamed me for being gay, I was in a phase where I was extremely...

Go gold for childhood cancer awareness Month

Katelyn Eddington, Columnist September 5, 2019

September is a hard month in general, but when you can relate to what the month represents, it is harder. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I can relate to it because one of my favorite...

Put your opinions on NFL players away

Blake Faith, Sports Reporter September 5, 2019

The NFL has been full of news lately. Whether that is Antonio Brown being fined $54,000, Jared Goff singling a $134 million four year contract extension or Ezekiel Elliot’s $90 million 6 year contract,...

Opinion: There are pros, cons to living off campus

Jessica Stewart, Reporter September 3, 2019

This semester, my boyfriend and I have a house off campus, and it’s a much different experience than living in a dorm. I used to live in Thomas Hall, and I loved it. I’ve always suggested living on...

Opinion: Stop using memes for rule enforcement

Adam Tumino, Reporter September 3, 2019

Memes serve a valuable purpose in our society. Well, maybe not a valuable purpose, but they certainly do have a purpose. That purpose is to entertain. Unfortunately, that is about all they are good for.  In...

Biking on campus is a game of chance

Karena Ozier September 2, 2019

The first couple weeks of school have not been all sunshine. Students have had to walk through the pouring rain or scorching heat to make it to class. Fortunately for me, I ride my bicycle around campus....

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